Saturday, November 25, 2023

[Link] 7 Pieces of Reading Advice From History’s Greatest Minds

by Ellen Gutoskey

When it came to books, Albert Einstein subscribed to the "oldie but goodie" mentality. He wasn't the only one.

If there’s one thing that unites philosophers, writers, politicians, and scientists across time and distance, it’s the belief that reading can broaden your worldview and strengthen your intellect better than just about any other activity. When it comes to choosing what to read and how to go about it, however, opinions start to diverge. From Virginia Woolf’s affinity for wandering secondhand bookstores to Theodore Roosevelt’s rejection of a definitive “best books” list, here are seven pieces of reading advice to help you build an impressive to-be-read (TBR) pile.

1. Read books from eras past // Albert Einstein

Read the full article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/624598/reading-advice-from-historical-figures

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